Stephansdom, Wien

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Performing in Stephansdom was a real privilege for the Choir and Vocal Ensemble. Whilst tourists were wandering around the cathedral, they enjoyed a selection of European sacred music, including Fauré's Cantique de Jean Racine and Mendelssohn's Verleih Uns Frieden. A very short excerpt of the latter can be found below:


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Thursday 14th September after school in Music: Years 7-10

Friday 15th September after school (1440): recalls

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My day in the hills
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